Melamine Asia prices, markets & analysis

ICIS has a network of locally based reporters providing coverage of regional Melamine markets. They provide not just pricing information, but an in-depth understanding of the factors driving prices and market fluctuations.

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Regional overview

Updated to Q3 2019

Long supply in Asia will see little change in Q3. Most melamine plants in China will continue to run at reduced rates to cope with weak buying. Major exporters in China will be reluctant to reduce prices further amid negative margins and they may raise prices to recoup margins once demand improves.

Demand may see little change amid a seasonal lull in Q3. Downstream buyers and end-users will continue to use their stocks and only purchase small quantities to cover their requirement. The ongoing US-China trade war will cast a shadow on discussions.

News & analysis

Methodology

ICIS price assessments are based on information gathered from a wide cross-section of the market, comprising consumers, producers, traders and distributors from more than 250 reporters world-wide. Confirmed deals, verified by both buyer and seller, provide the foundation of our price assessments.

Our in-depth market knowledge drives our specialist focus, as we recognise the importance of individual market dynamics and not a one-size-fits-all approach.

Over 25 years of reporting on key chemicals markets, including Melamine, has brought global recognition of our methodology as being unbiased, authoritative and rigorous in preserving our editorial integrity. Our global network of reporters in Houston, London, Singapore, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Mumbai, Perth and Moscow ensures unrivalled coverage of established and emerging markets.

Melamine Methodology

Melamine was originally manufactured by heating dicyandiamide under pressure.

Price reporting

ICIS provides pricing information, news and analysis for all major petrochemical and chemical markets, including Melamine.

We offer unbiased and independent price reporting, with our price assessments being widely quoted as benchmarks in contracts.

Our information is collected from market participants by our global network of reporters, delivering unrivalled coverage of established and emerging markets, including China and Asia.

ICIS price assessments are based on information gathered from a wide cross section of the market, comprising consumers, producers, traders and distributors. Confirmed deals, verified by both buyer and seller, provide the foundation of our price assessments, giving you a robust reference for your negotiations.

Price history

ICIS collects pricing data on a wide range of chemical, energy and fertilizer products, including Melamine. Our extensive experience in price reporting means we can offer you access to historical data dating back more than 20 years for certain commodities.

Our time series of pricing data enables you to build and model trends, to get a view of where markets might be heading. The data service includes charting functionality, allowing you to chart and download multiple data series for manipulation in your own internal models. You can also export data to Excel via the ICIS dashboard service.